Lykens Township. Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan

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1 Lykens Township Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Prepared for: The Board of Supervisors of Lykens Township, Dauphin County By: Raudenbush Engineering, Inc. 29 South Union Street Middletown, PA December 11, 2012 Rev. April 9, 2013

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents... i List of Maps... iii List of Tables... iii Appendices... iii References...iv Administrative Completeness and Plan Content Checklists... v Plan Summary...vi Resolution of Adoption by the Municipality... vii Proof of Submission for Review and Comment to Appropriate Planning Agencies... viii Proof of Public Notice...ix Public Response and Related Municipal Comments... x Plan Implementation Schedule...xi Comments from and Responses to Appropriate Planning Agencies Concerning the Act 537 Plan for Lykens Township... xii I. Previous Wastewater Planning... 1 A. Existing Wastewater Planning... 1 B. Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code Documents... 2 II. Physical and Demographic Analysis... 6 A. Identification of Municipal Boundaries and Planning Areas... 6 B. Physical Characteristics... 7 C. Soils Analysis Soil Association Soil Series Soils of Agricultural Importance D. Geologic Features E. Topography F. Potable Water Supplies G. Wetlands i

3 H. Floodplains III. Existing Sewage Facilities in the Planning Area A. Description of Existing Sewerage Systems B. Lykens Township Sewage Disposal Needs Identification C. Description of Septic Generation and Disposal IV. Future Growth and Land Development V. Wastewater Disposal Alternatives A. Conventional Collection, Conveyance, Treatment and Disposal B. Individual On-lot Sewage Disposal Systems (OLDS) C. Small Flow Treatment Facilities or Package Treatment Plants D. Community On-Lot Disposal Systems E. Retaining (Holding) Tanks F. Sewage Management Program G. Non-Structural Alternatives H. No Action VI. Evaluation of Alternatives A. Consistency of Technically Feasible Alternatives B. Inconsistency Resolutions C. Evaluation of Alternatives with Respect to Other Laws D. Cost Estimates E. Potential Funding Methods F. Need for Immediate or Phased Implementation G. Legal Authority necessary for Implementation of Plan VII. Institutional Evaluation A. Existing Wastewater Treatment Authorities B. Institutional Alternatives C. Administrative and Legal Activities D. Best Alternative VIII. Justification for Selected Technical Alternatives A. Best Alternative B. Description of Financing ii

4 List of Maps Map Pocket 1 Site Map Map Pocket 2 Future Land Use Map Map Pocket 3 Lykens Township Zoning Map Map Pocket 4 Hydrology Map Map Pocket 5 Soils Limitations for OLDS Map Map Pocket 6 Prime Agricultural Lands Map Map Pocket 7 Proposed Agricultural Security Area Map Map Pocket 8 Geology Map Map Pocket 9 Nitrate-Nitrogen Map Map Pocket 10 Slopes Map Map Pocket 11 Wetlands Map Map Pocket 12 Hydric Soils Map Map Pocket 13 Floodplain Map Map Pocket 14 Sampling Map List of Tables Table 1 Lykens Township Population Table 2 Selected Soil Characteristics of Lykens Township Table 3 Summary Table of Survey Results Appendixes Appendix A Soil Series Descriptions Appendix B Geologic Description Appendix C Table 3 - Summary Table of Survey Results Appendix D Lykens Township Zoning Ordinances Appendix E Malfunction Repair Plan Appendix F Holding Tank Ordinance Appendix G Lykens Township Well Ordinance Appendix H Lykens Township On-Lot Sewage Disposal System Permit Ordinance Appendix I Privy Ordinance Appendix J Lykens Township On-Lot Disposal System Ordinance iii

5 References 1. Dauphin County Sewerage Plan 2. Lykens Township Malfunction Repair Plan 3. Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Act (Act 247) 4. Lykens Township Comprehensive Plan 5. Lykens Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance 6. Pennsylvania Code, Title 25, Environmental Protection, Chapters 71,72 and Lykens Township Zoning Ordinance 8. Flood Insurance Rate Map for Lykens Township 9. United States Bureau of Census 1960,1970,1980, Pennsylvania DER Population Projections 11. Dauphin County Soil Survey 12. The Environment Geology Report #1 13. Groundwater Resources of the Lower Susquehanna River Basin, Pennsylvania 14. Federal Insurance Administration Flood Hazard Bound Map iv

6 Administrative Completeness and Plan Content Checklists v

7 3800-FM-WSFR0003 9/2005 Instructions COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BUREAU OF WATER STANDARDS AND FACILITY REGULATION Instructions for Completing Act 537 Plan Content and Environmental Assessment Checklist Remove and recycle these instructions prior to submission CHECKLIST INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are designed to assist the applicant in completing the Act 537 Plan Content and Environmental Assessment Checklist. This checklist is composed of three parts: one for General Information, one for Administrative Completeness, and one for General Plan Content. A plan must be administratively complete in order to be formally reviewed by DEP. The General Plan Content portion of the checklist identifies each of the issues that must be addressed in your Act 537 Plan Update based on the pre-planning meeting between you and/or your consultant and DEP. Use the right-hand column blanks in the checklist to identify the page in the plan on which each planning issue is found or to reference a previously approved update or special study (title and page number). If you determine a planning issue is not applicable even though it was previously thought to be needed, please explain your decision within the text of the plan (or as a footnote) and indicate the page number where this documentation is found. When information required as part of an official plan update revision has been developed separately or in a previous update revision, incorporate the information by reference to the planning document and page. For specific details covering the Act 537 planning requirements, refer to Chapters 71 and 73 of DEP s regulations. Wastewater projects proposing funding through the following sources must prepare an Environmental Report as described in the Uniform Environmental Review Process (UER) and include it with the plan submission designated as Plan-Appendix A. The following funding programs use the UER process. The Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (PENNVEST, DEP, EPA) The RUS Water and Waste Disposal Grant and Loan Program (USDA-RD) The Community Development Block Grant Program (DCED, HUG) Other Federal Funding Efforts (EPA) The checklist items or portions of checklist items required in the Act 537 Plan Update revision and that are also included in the UER process are indicated by shading. Most of the Environmental Report document may be constructed from the Act 537 Official Plan Update revision by using copy & paste techniques. The technical guidance document Uniform Environmental Review Process (UER) (DEP ID ) is available electronically on DEP s website at After Municipal Adoption by Resolution, submit three copies of the plan, any attachments or addenda and this checklist to DEP. A copy of this completed checklist must be included with your Act 537 plan. DEP will use the DEP USE ONLY column during the completeness evaluation of the plan. This column may also be used by DEP during the pre-planning meeting with the municipality to identify planning elements that are not required to be included in the plan

8 3800-FM-WSFR0003 9/2005 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BUREAU OF WATER STANDARDS AND FACILITY REGULATION Act 537 Plan Content and Environmental Assessment Checklist PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION A. Project Information 1. Project Name Township Act 537 Plan 2. Brief Project Description Update inprogess revision to Lyken Township Act 537 Plan B. Client (Municipality) Information Municipality Name County City Boro Twp Lykens Township Dauphin County Municipality Contact Individual - Last Name First Name MI Suffix Title Deppen Jean Township Secretary Additional Individual Last Name First Name MI Suffix Title Municipality Mailing Address Line 1 Mailing Address Line E. Middle Rd Address Last Line -- City State ZIP+4 Lykens PA Phone + Ext. FAX (optional) (optional) (717) lyktwp@epix.net C. Site Information Site (or Project) Name Lykens Township Act 537 Plan (Municipal Name) Act 537 Plan Site Location Line 1 Lykens Township D. Project Consultant Information Last Name English Title Project Manager Mailing Address Line 1 29 S. Union St. Address Last Line City Middletown curtenglish@raudeng.com Phone + Ext. (717) First Name Site Location Line 2 Dauphin County Curtis Consulting Firm Name Raudenbush Engineering, Inc. Mailing Address Line 2 State PA ZIP FAX MI R Country Dauphin Suffix - 2 -

9 3800-FM-WSFR0003 9/2005 PART 2 ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLETENESS CHECKLIST DEP Use Only Indicate Page #(s) in Plan In addition to the main body of the plan, the plan must include items one through eight listed below to be accepted for formal review by the department. Incomplete Plans will be returned unless the municipality is clearly requesting an advisory review. i-v vi vi vi vi vi & xi 1. Table of Contents 2. Plan Summary A. Identify the proposed service areas and major problems evaluated in the plan. (Reference - Title 25, a.7.i). B. Identify the alternative(s) chosen to solve the problems and serve the areas of need identified in the plan. Also, include any institutional arrangements necessary to implement the chosen alternative(s). (Reference Title a.7.ii). C. Present the estimated cost of implementing the proposed alternative (including the user fees) and the proposed funding method to be used. (Reference Title 25, a.7.ii). D. Identify the municipal commitments necessary to implement the Plan. (Reference Title 25, a.7.iii). E. Provide a schedule of implementation for the project that identifies the MAJOR milestones with dates necessary to accomplish the project to the point of operational status. (Reference Title 25, a.7.iv). vii 3. Municipal Adoption: Original, signed and sealed Resolution of Adoption by the municipality which contains, at a minimum, alternatives chosen and a commitment to implement the Plan in accordance with the implementation schedule. (Reference Title 25, f) Section V.F. of the Planning Guide. viii ix x xi xii 4. Planning Commission / County Health Department Comments: Evidence that the municipality has requested, reviewed and considered comments by appropriate official planning agencies of the municipality, planning agencies of the county, planning agencies with area wide jurisdiction (where applicable), and any existing county or joint county departments of health. (Reference-Title 25, b) Section V.E.1 of the Planning Guide. 5. Publication: Proof of Public Notice which documents the proposed plan adoption, plan summary, and the establishment and conduct of a 30 day comment period. (Reference- Title 25, c) Section V.E.2 of the Planning Guide. 6. Comments and Responses: Copies of ALL written comments received and municipal response to EACH comment in relation to the proposed plan. (Reference-Title 25, c) Section V.E.2 of the Planning Guide. 7. Implementation Schedule: A complete project implementation schedule with milestone dates specific for each existing and future area of need. Other activities in the project implementation schedule should be indicated as occurring a finite number of days from a major milestone. (Reference-Title 25, d) Section V.F. of the Planning Guide. Include dates for the future initiation of feasibility evaluations in the project s implementation schedule for areas proposing completion of sewage facilities for planning periods in excess of five years. (Reference Title 25, c). 8. Consistency Documentation: Documentation indicating that the appropriate agencies have received, reviewed and concurred with the method proposed to resolve identified inconsistencies within the proposed alternative and consistency requirements in (a)(5)(i-iii). (Reference-Title 25, e). Appendix B of the Planning Guide

10 3800-FM-WSFR0003 9/2005 PART 3 GENERAL PLAN CONTENT CHECKLIST DEP Use Only Indicate Page #(s) in Plan Item Required 1-5 I. Previous Wastewater Planning A. Identify, describe and briefly analyze all past wastewater planning for its impact on the current planning effort: Previously undertaken under the Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537). (Reference- Act 537, Section 5 d.1) Has not been carried out according to an approved implementation schedule contained in the plans. (Reference-Title 25, a.5.i.A-D). Section V.F of the Planning Guide Is anticipated or planned by applicable sewer authorities or approved under a Chapter 94 Corrective Action Plan. (Reference-Title 25, a.5.i.A&B). Section V.D. of the Planning Guide Through planning modules for new land development, planning exemptions and addenda. (Reference-Title 25, a.5.i.A) II. Physical and Demographic Analysis utilizing written description and mapping (All items listed below require maps, and all maps should show all current lots and structures and be of appropriate scale to clearly show significant information). 6,7 A. Identification of planning area(s), municipal boundaries, Sewer Authority/Management Agency service area boundaries. (Reference-Title 25, a.1.i). 7,8 B. Identification of physical characteristics (streams, lakes, impoundments, natural conveyance, channels, drainage basins in the planning area). (Reference-Title 25, a.1.ii) C. Soils - Analysis with description by soil type and soils mapping for areas not presently served by sanitary sewer service. Show areas suitable for in-ground onlot systems, elevated sand mounds, individual residential spray irrigation systems, and areas unsuitable for soil dependent systems. (Reference-Title 25, a.1.iii). Show Prime Agricultural Soils and any locally protected agricultural soils. (Reference-Title 25, a.1.iii). 11,12 D. Geologic Features - (1) Identification through analysis, (2) mapping and (3) their relation to existing or potential nitrate-nitrogen pollution and drinking water sources. Include areas where existing nitrate-nitrogen levels are in excess of 5 mg/l. (Reference-Title 25, a.1.iii). 12,13 E. Topography - Depict areas with slopes that are suitable for conventional systems; slopes that are suitable for elevated sand mounds and slopes that are unsuitable for onlot systems. (Reference-Title 25, a.1.ii) F. Potable Water Supplies - Identification through mapping, description and analysis. Include public water supply service areas and available public water supply capacity and aquifer yield for groundwater supplies. (Reference-Title a.1.vi). Section V.C. of the Planning Guide

11 3800-FM-WSFR0003 9/ ,17 G. Wetlands-Identify wetlands as defined in Title 25, Chapter 105 by description, analysis and mapping. Include National Wetland Inventory mapping and potential wetland areas per USDA, SCS mapped hydric soils. Proposed collection, conveyance and treatment facilities and lines must be located and labeled, along with the identified wetlands, on the map. (Reference-Title 25, a.1.v). Appendix B, Section II.I of the Planning Guide III. Existing Sewage Facilities in the Planning Area - Identifying the Existing Needs A. Identify, map and describe municipal and non-municipal, individual and community sewerage systems in the planning area including: Location, size and ownership of treatment facilities, main intercepting lines, pumping stations and force mains including their size, capacity, point of discharge. Also include the name of the receiving stream, drainage basin, and the facility s effluent discharge requirements. (Reference-Title 25, 71.21a.2.i.A) A narrative and schematic diagram of the facility s basic treatment processes including the facility s NPDES permitted capacity, and the Clean Streams Law permit number. (Reference-Title 25, a.2.i.A) A description of problems with existing facilities (collection, conveyance and/or treatment), including existing or projected overload under Title 25, Chapter 94 (relating to municipal wasteload management) or violations of the NPDES permit, Clean Streams Law permit, or other permit, rule or regulation of DEP. (Reference-Title 25, a.2.i.B) Details of scheduled or in-progress upgrading or expansion of treatment facilities and the anticipated completion date of the improvements. Discuss any remaining reserve capacity and the policy concerning the allocation of reserve capacity. Also discuss the compatibility of the rate of growth to existing and proposed wastewater treatment facilities. (Reference-Title 25, a.4.i & ii) A detailed description of the municipality s operation and maintenance requirements for small flow treatment facility systems, including the status of past and present compliance with these requirements and any other requirements relating to sewage management programs. (Reference-Title 25, a.2.i.C) Disposal areas, if other than stream discharge, and any applicable groundwater limitations. (Reference-Title 25, a.4.i & ii) B. Using DEP s publication titled Sewage Disposal Needs Identification, identify, map and describe areas that utilize individual and community onlot sewage disposal and, unpermitted collection and disposal systems ( wildcat sewers, borehole disposal, etc.) and retaining tank systems in the planning area including: The types of onlot systems in use. (Reference-Title 25, a.2.ii.A) A sanitary survey complete with description, map and tabulation of documented and potential public health, pollution, and operational problems (including malfunctioning systems) with the systems, including violations of local ordinances, the Sewage Facilities Act, the Clean Stream Law or regulations promulgated thereunder. (Reference-Title 25, a.2.ii.B) A comparison of the types of onlot sewage systems installed in an area with the types of systems which are appropriate for the area according to soil, geologic conditions, topographic limitations sewage flows, and Title 25 Chapter 73 (relating to standards for sewage disposal facilities). (Reference-Title 25, a.2.ii.C)

12 3800-FM-WSFR0003 9/ An individual water supply survey to identify possible contamination by malfunctioning onlot sewage disposal systems consistent with DEP s Sewage Disposal Needs Identification publication. (Reference-Title a.2.ii.B) Detailed description of operation and maintenance requirements of the municipality for individual and small volume community onlot systems, including the status of past and present compliance with these requirements and any other requirements relating to sewage management programs. (Reference- Title 25, a.2.i.C). 22 C. Identify wastewater sludge and septage generation, transport and disposal methods. Include this information in the sewage facilities alternative analysis including: Location of sources of wastewater sludge or septage (Septic tanks, holding tanks, wastewater treatment facilities). (Reference-Title ) Quantities of the types of sludges or septage generated. (Reference-Title ) Present disposal methods, locations, capacities and transportation methods. (Reference-Title ). 23,24 IV. Future Growth and Land Development A. Identify and briefly summarize all municipal and county planning documents adopted pursuant to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act 247) including: 23,24 1. All land use plans and zoning maps that identify residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational and open space areas. (Reference-Title 25, a.3.iv). 23,24 2. Zoning or subdivision regulations that establish lot sizes predicated on sewage disposal methods. (Reference Title a.3.iv). 23,24 3. All limitations and plans related to floodplain and stormwater management and special protection (Ch. 93) areas. (Reference-Title a.3.iv) Appendix B, Section II.F of the Planning Guide. B. Delineate and describe the following through map, text and analysis. 23,24 1. Areas with existing development or plotted subdivisions. Include the name, location, description, total number of EDU s in development, total number of EDU s currently developed and total number of EDU s remaining to be developed (include time schedule for EDU s remaining to be developed). (Reference-Title 25, a.3.i). 23,24 2. Land use designations established under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (35 P.S ), including residential, commercial and industrial areas. (Reference-Title 25, a.3.ii). Include a comparison of proposed land use as allowed by zoning and existing sewage facility planning. (Reference-Title 25, a.3.iv). 23,24 3. Future growth areas with population and EDU projections for these areas using historical, current and future population figures and projections of the municipality. Discuss and evaluate discrepancies between local, county, state and federal projections as they relate to sewage facilities. (Reference- Title 25, a.1.iv). (Reference-Title 25, a.3.iii)

13 3800-FM-WSFR0003 9/ ,24 4. Zoning, and/or subdivision regulations; local, county or regional comprehensive plans; and existing plans of any other agency relating to the development, use and protection of land and water resources with special attention to: (Reference-Title 25, a.3.iv). --public ground/surface water supplies --recreational water use areas --groundwater recharge areas --industrial water use --wetlands 23,24 5. Sewage planning necessary to provide adequate wastewater treatment for five and ten year future planning periods based on projected growth of existing and proposed wastewater collection and treatment facilities. (Reference-Title 25, a.3.v) V. Identify Alternatives to Provide New or Improved Wastewater Disposal Facilities A. Conventional collection, conveyance, treatment and discharge alternatives including: The potential for regional wastewater treatment. (Reference-Title 25, a.4) The potential for extension of existing municipal or non-municipal sewage facilities to areas in need of new or improved sewage facilities. (Reference- Title 25, a.4.i) The potential for the continued use of existing municipal or non-municipal sewage facilities through one or more of the following: (Reference-Title 25, a.4.ii) a. Repair. (Reference-Title 25, a.4.ii.A) b. Upgrading. (Reference-Title 25, a.4.ii.B) c. Reduction of hydraulic or organic loading to existing facilities. (Reference- Title 25, 71.71) d. Improved operation and maintenance. Reference-Title 25, a.4.ii.C) e. Other applicable actions that will resolve or abate the identified problems. (Reference-Title 25, a.4.ii.D) Repair or replacement of existing collection and conveyance system components. (Reference-Title 25, a.4.ii.A) The need for construction of new community sewage systems including sewer systems and/or treatment facilities. (Reference-Title 25, a.4.iii) Use of innovative/alternative methods of collection/conveyance to serve needs areas using existing wastewater treatment facilities. (Reference-Title 25, a.4.ii.B). 27,28 B. The use of individual sewage disposal systems including individual residential spray irrigation systems based on: 27,28 1. Soil and slope suitability. (Reference-Title 25, a.2.ii.C). 27,28 2. Preliminary hydrogeologic evaluation. (Reference-Title 25, a.2.ii.C). 27,28 3. The establishment of a sewage management program. (Reference-Title 25, a.4.iv). See also Part F below. 27,28 4. The repair, replacement or upgrading of existing malfunctioning systems in - 7 -

14 3800-FM-WSFR0003 9/2005 areas suitable for onlot disposal considering: (Reference-Title 25, a.4). 27,28 a. Existing technology and sizing requirements of Title 25 Chapter 73. (Reference-Title 25, ). 27,28 b. Use of expanded absorption areas or alternating absorption areas. (Reference-Title 25, 73.16). 27,28 c. Use of water conservation devices. (Reference-Title 25, b.2.iii). 28 C. The use of small flow sewage treatment facilities or package treatment facilities to serve individual homes or clusters of homes with consideration of: (Reference-Title 25, d) Treatment and discharge requirements. (Reference-Title 25, d) Soil suitability. (Reference-Title 25, c.l) Preliminary hydrogeologic evaluation. (Reference-Title 25, c.2) Municipal, Local, Agency or other controls over operation and maintenance requirements through a Sewage Management Program. (Reference-Title 25, d). See Part F below. 28,29 D. The use of community land disposal alternatives including: 28,29 1. Soil and site suitability. (Reference-Title 25, a.2.ii.C). 28,29 2. Preliminary hydrogeologic evaluation. (Reference-Title 25, a.2.ii.C). 28,29 3. Municipality, Local Agency or Other Controls over operation and maintenance requirements through a Sewage Management Program (Reference-Title25, a.2.ii.C). See Part F below. 28,29 4. The rehabilitation or replacement of existing malfunctioning community land disposal systems. (See Part V, B, 4, a, b, c above). See also Part F below E. The use of retaining tank alternatives on a temporary or permanent basis including: (Reference- Title 25, a.4) Commercial, residential and industrial use. (Reference-Title 25, e) Designated conveyance facilities (pumper trucks). (Reference-Title 25, b.2) Designated treatment facilities or disposal site. (Reference-Title 25, b.2) Implementation of a retaining tank ordinance by the municipality. (Reference- Title 25, c.3). See Part F below Financial guarantees when retaining tanks are used as an interim sewage disposal measure. ( Reference-Title 25, c.2). 30 F. Sewage Management Programs to assure the future operation and maintenance of existing and proposed sewage facilities through: Municipal ownership or control over the operation and maintenance of individual onlot sewage disposal systems, small flow treatment facilities, or other traditionally non-municipal treatment facilities. (Reference-Title 25, a.4.iv) Required inspection of sewage disposal systems on a schedule established by the municipality. (Reference-Title 25, b.1.) Required maintenance of sewage disposal systems including septic and aerobic treatment tanks and other system components on a schedule - 8 -

15 3800-FM-WSFR0003 9/2005 established by the municipality. (Reference-Title 25, b.2) Repair, replacement or upgrading of malfunctioning onlot sewage systems. (Reference-Title 25, a.4.iv) and b.5 through: 30 a. Aggressive pro-active enforcement of ordinances that require operation and maintenance and prohibit malfunctioning systems. (Reference-Title 25, b.5). 30 b. Public education programs to encourage proper operation and maintenance and repair of sewage disposal systems Establishment of joint municipal sewage management programs. (Reference- Title 25, b.8) Requirements for bonding, escrow accounts, management agencies or associations to assure operation and maintenance for non-municipal facilities. (Reference-Title 25, 71.71). 30,31 G. Non-structural comprehensive planning alternatives that can be undertaken to assist in meeting existing and future sewage disposal needs including: (Reference- Title 25, a.4). 1. Modification of existing comprehensive plans involving: 30,31 a. Land use designations. (Reference-Title 25, a.4). 30,31 b. Densities. (Reference-Title 25, a.4). 30,31 c. Municipal ordinances and regulations. (Reference-Title 25, a.4). 30,31 d. Improved enforcement. (Reference-Title 25, a.4). 30,31 e. Protection of drinking water sources. (Reference-Title 25, a.4). 30,31 2. Consideration of a local comprehensive plan to assist in producing sound economic and consistent land development. (Reference-Title 25, a.4). 30,31 3. Alternatives for creating or changing municipal subdivision regulations to assure long-term use of on-site sewage disposal that consider lot sizes and protection of replacement areas. (Reference-Title 25, a.4). 30,31 4. Evaluation of existing local agency programs and the need for technical or administrative training. (Reference-Title 25, a.4). 31 H. A no-action alternative which includes discussion of both short-term and long-term impacts on: (Reference-Title 25, a.4) Water Quality/Public Health. (Reference-Title 25, a.4) Growth potential (residential, commercial, industrial). (Reference-Title 25, a.4) Community economic conditions. (Reference-Title 25, a.4) Recreational opportunities. (Reference-Title 25, a.4) Drinking water sources. (Reference-Title 25, a.4) Other environmental concerns. (Reference-Title 25, a.4) VI. Evaluation of Alternatives A. Technically feasible alternatives identified in Section V of this check-list must be evaluated for consistency with respect to the following: (Reference-Title 25, a.5.i.) Applicable plans developed and approved under Sections 4 and 5 of the Clean Streams Law or Section 208 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. 1288). (Reference-Title 25, a.5.i.A). Appendix B, Section II.A of the - 9 -

16 3800-FM-WSFR0003 9/2005 Planning Guide Municipal wasteload management Corrective Action Plans or Annual Reports developed under PA Code, Title 25, Chapter 94. (Reference-Title 25, a.5.i.B). The municipality s recent Wasteload Management (Chapter 94) Reports should be examined to determine if the proposed alternative is consistent with the recommendations and findings of the report. Appendix B, Section II.B of the Planning Guide Plans developed under Title II of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A ) or Titles II and VI of the Water Quality Act of 1987 (33 U.S.C.A ). (Reference-Title 25, a.5.i.C). Appendix B, Section II.E of the Planning Guide Comprehensive plans developed under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. (Reference-Title 25, a.5.i.D). The municipality s comprehensive plan must be examined to assure that the proposed wastewater disposal alternative is consistent with land use and all other requirements stated in the comprehensive plan. Appendix B, Section II.D of the Planning Guide Antidegradation requirements as contained in PA Code, Title 25, Chapters 93, 95 and 102 (relating to water quality standards, wastewater treatment requirements and erosion control) and the Clean Water Act. (Reference-Title 25, a.5.i.E). Appendix B, Section II.F of the Planning Guide State Water Plans developed under the Water Resources Planning Act (42 U.S.C.A d-18). (Reference-Title 25, a.5.i.F). Appendix B, Section II.C of the Planning Guide Pennsylvania Prime Agricultural Land Policy contained in Title 4 of the Pennsylvania Code, Chapter 7, Subchapter W. Provide narrative on local municipal policy and an overlay map on prime agricultural soils. (Reference- Title 25, a.5.i.G). Appendix B, Section II.G of the Planning Guide County Stormwater Management Plans approved by DEP under the Storm Water Management Act (32 P.S ). (Reference-Title 25, a.5.i.H). Conflicts created by the implementation of the proposed wastewater alternative and the existing recommendations for the management of stormwater in the county Stormwater Management Plan must be evaluated and mitigated. If no plan exists, no conflict exists. Appendix B, Section II.H of the Planning Guide Wetland Protection. Using wetland mapping developed under Checklist Section II.G, identify and discuss mitigative measures including the need to obtain permits for any encroachments on wetlands from the construction or operation of any proposed wastewater facilities. (Reference-Title 25, a.5.i.I) Appendix B, Section II.I of the Planning Guide Protection of rare, endangered or threatened plant and animal species as identified by the Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI). (Reference-Title 25, a.5.i.J). Provide DEP with a copy of the completed Request For PNDI Search document. Also provide a copy of the response letter from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry regarding the findings of the PNDI search. Appendix B, Section II.J of the Planning Guide Historical and archaeological resource protection under P.C.S. Title 37, Section 507 relating to cooperation by public officials with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. (Reference-Title 25, a.5.i.K). Provide the department with a completed copy of a Cultural Resource Notice

17 3800-FM-WSFR0003 9/2005 request of the Bureau of Historic Preservation (BHP) to provide a listing of known historical sites and potential impacts on known archaeological and historical sites. Also provide a copy of the response letter from the BHP. Appendix B, Section II.K of the Planning Guide. 35 B. Provide for the resolution of any inconsistencies in any of the points identified in Section VI.A. of this checklist by submitting a letter from the appropriate agency stating that the agency has received, reviewed and concurred with the resolution of identified inconsistencies. (Reference-Title 25, a.5.ii). Appendix B of the Planning Guide. 35 C. Evaluate alternatives identified in Section V of this checklist with respect to applicable water quality standards, effluent limitations or other technical, legislative or legal requirements. (Reference-Title 25, a.5.iii). 35,36 D. Provide cost estimates using present worth analysis for construction, financing, on going administration, operation and maintenance and user fees for alternatives identified in Section V of this checklist. Estimates shall be limited to areas identified in the plan as needing improved sewage facilities within five years from the date of plan submission. (Reference-Title 25, a.5.iv). 37 E. Provide an analysis of the funding methods available to finance the proposed alternatives evaluated in Section V of this checklist. Also provide documentation to demonstrate which alternative and financing scheme combination is the most costeffective; and a contingency financial plan to be used if the preferred method of financing cannot be implemented. The funding analysis shall be limited to areas identified in the plan as needing improved sewage facilities within five years from the date of the plan submission. (Reference-Title 25, a.5.v). 37 F. Analyze the need for immediate or phased implementation of each alternative proposed in Section V of this checklist including: (Reference-Title 25, a.5.vi) A description of any activities necessary to abate critical public health hazards pending completion of sewage facilities or implementation of sewage management programs. (Reference-Title 25, a.5.vi.A) A description of the advantages, if any, in phasing construction of the facilities or implementation of a sewage management program justifying time schedules for each phase. (Reference-Title 25, a.5.vi.B). 38 G. Evaluate administrative organizations and legal authority necessary for plan implementation. (Reference - Title 25, a.5.vi.D.) VII. Institutional Evaluation A. Provide an analysis of all existing wastewater treatment authorities, their past actions and present performance including: Financial and debt status. (Reference-Title 25, d.2) Available staff and administrative resources. (Reference-Title 25, d.2) Existing legal authority to: 39 a. Implement wastewater planning recommendations. (Reference-Title 25, d.2). 39 b. Implement system-wide operation and maintenance activities. (Reference-Title 25, d.2). 39 c. Set user fees and take purchasing actions. (Reference-Title 25, d.2). 39 d. Take enforcement actions against ordinance violators. (Reference-Title 25,

18 3800-FM-WSFR0003 9/ d.2). 39 e. Negotiate agreements with other parties. (Reference-Title 25, d.2). 39 f. Raise capital for construction and operation and maintenance of facilities. (Reference-Title 25, d.2). 39,40 B. Provide an analysis and description of the various institutional alternatives necessary to implement the proposed technical alternatives including: 39,40 1. Need for new municipal departments or municipal authorities. (Reference- Title 25, d.2). 39,40 2. Functions of existing and proposed organizations (sewer authorities, onlot maintenance agencies, etc.). (Reference-Title 25, d.2). 39,40 3. Cost of administration, implementability, and the capability of the authority/agency to react to future needs. (Reference-Title 25, d.2). 40,41 C. Describe all necessary administrative and legal activities to be completed and adopted to ensure the implementation of the recommended alternative including: 40,41 1. Incorporation of authorities or agencies. (Reference-Title 25, d.2). 40,41 2. Development of all required ordinances, regulations, standards and intermunicipal agreements. (Reference-Title 25, d.2). 40,41 3. Description of activities to provide rights-of-way, easements and land transfers. (Reference-Title 25, d.2). 40,41 4. Adoption of other municipal sewage facilities plans. (Reference-Title 25, d.2). 40,41 5. Any other legal documents. (Reference-Title 25, d.2). 40,41 6. Dates or timeframes for items 1-5 above on the project s implementation schedule. 41,42 D. Identify the proposed institutional alternative for implementing the chosen technical wastewater disposal alternative. Provide justification for choosing the specific institutional alternative considering administrative issues, organizational needs and enabling legal authority. (Reference-Title 25, d.2) VIII. Implementation Schedule and Justification for Selected Technical & Institutional Alternatives A. Identify the technical wastewater disposal alternative which best meets the wastewater treatment needs of each study area of the municipality. Justify the choice by providing documentation which shows that it is the best alternative based on: Existing wastewater disposal needs. (Reference-Title 25, a.6) Future wastewater disposal needs. (five and ten years growth areas). (Reference-Title 25, a.6) Operation and maintenance considerations. (Reference-Title 25, a.6) Cost-effectiveness. (Reference-Title 25, a.6) Available management and administrative systems. (Reference-Title 25, a.6) Available financing methods. (Reference-Title 25, a.6)

19 3800-FM-WSFR0003 9/ Environmental soundness and compliance with natural resource planning and preservation programs. (Reference-Title 25, a.6). 46 B. Designate and describe the capital financing plan chosen to implement the selected alternative(s). Designate and describe the chosen back-up financing plan. (Reference-Title 25, a.6) xi C. Designate and describe the implementation schedule for the recommended alternative, including justification for any proposed phasing of construction or implementation of a Sewage Management Program. (Reference Title d) IX. Environmental Report (ER) generated from the Uniform Environmental Review Process (UER) N/A A. Complete an ER as required by the UER process and as described in the DEP Technical Guidance Include this document as Appendix A to the Act 537 Plan Update Revision. Note: An ER is required only for Wastewater projects proposing funding through any of the funding sources identified in the UER

20 3800-FM-WSFR0003 9/2005 PENNVEST I.D. No. N/A ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PENNVEST PROJECTS Municipalities that propose to implement their official sewage facilities plan updates with PENNVEST funds must meet six additional requirements to be eligible for such funds. See A Guide for Preparing Act 537 Update Revisions ( ), Appendix N for greater detail or contact the DEP regional office serving your county listed in Appendix J of the same publication. DEP Use Only Indicate Page #(s) in Plan N/A N/A Item Required 1. Environmental Impact Assessment. (Planning Phase) The Uniform Environment Review (UER) replaces the Environmental Impact Assessment that was a previous requirement for PENNVEST projects. 2. Cost Effectiveness (Planning Phase) The cost-effectiveness analysis should be a present-worth (or equivalent uniform annual) cost evaluation of the principle alternatives using the interest rate that is published annually by the Water Resources Council. Normally, for PENNVEST projects the applicant should select the most cost-effective alternative based upon the above analysis. Once the alternative has been selected the user fee estimates should be developed based upon interest rates and loan terms of the selected funding method. 3. Second Opinion Project Review. (Design Phase) 4. Minority Business Enterprise/Women s Business Enterprise (Construction Phase) 5. Civil Rights. (Construction Phase) 6. Initiation of Operation/Performance Certification. (Post-construction Phase)

21 3800-FM-WSFR0003 9/2005 I/A TECHNOLOGIES PARTIAL LISTING OF INNOVATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES Aquaculture Aquifer Recharge Biological Aerated Filters Constructed Wetlands Direct Reuse (NON-POTABLE) Horticulture Overland Flow Rapid Infiltration Silviculture Microscreens Controlled Release Lagoons Swirl Concentrator SLUDGE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES Aerated Static Pile Composting Enclosed Mechanical Composting (In vessel) Revegetation of Disturbed Land Aerated Windrow Composting ENERGY RECOVERY TECHNOLOGIES Anaerobic Digestion with more than 90 percent Methane Recovery Cogeneration of Electricity Self-Sustaining Incineration INDIVIDUAL & SYSTEM-WIDE COLLECTION TECHNOLOGIES Cluster Systems Septage Treatment Small Diameter Gravity Sewers Step Pressure Sewers Vacuum Sewers Variable Grade Sewers Septic Tank Effluent Pump with Pressure Sewers

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23 Act 537 Plan Summary For Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania This Act 537 Plan was completed for the Lykens Township Board of Supervisors at their request to address the sewerage needs of the Township. The Board realized the importance of taking a proactive approach to the issue of sewage management with relationship to the existing conditions within the Township, while maintaining an eye toward the future of Lykens Township and attempting to preserve its rural nature. There have been no major problems within the Township. However, the supervisors have noted that it does appear some on-lot sewage disposal systems may be failing within the Township. These possible failures are most likely due to systems installed prior to the adoption of Title 25 by the Pennsylvania Legislature, or possibly poor operation and maintenance practices. The Board of Supervisors of Lykens Township has chosen to enact an On-Lot Disposal System Ordinance (OLDS) to regulate the permitting, construction, operation and maintenance of on-lot sewage disposal systems within the Township. This Ordinance will also institute a Public Information and Public Education (PIPE) program and include an on-site system Sewage Management Plan (SMP) to address the problem of malfunctioning and failed on-lot systems. This Act 537 Plan will be reviewed at the completion of the fifth year of Sewage Management Plan implementation to determine the adequacy of the Plan. The Public Information and Public Education program will be accomplished by handouts available at the Township Building, information and links on the Township website, and public question and answer sessions with the Township s Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO) and/or the Township Engineer. Handouts to be made available through the Township will be the PA DEP, Bureau of Water Quality Management publication, Consumers Guide to On-Lot Sewage Disposal System Operation and Maintenance, DEP On-Lot Sewage Disposal System Fact Sheets and/or other published documents pertaining OLDS. The SEO and/or Township Engineer will be made available to the residents of the Township on an as needed basis for Q&A Sessions during a regular or special meeting of the Township Board of Supervisors. During this Q&A Session, it is expected that problems experienced with on-lot system in Township and maintenance guidance will be discussed. The annual costs associated with PIPE are anticipated to be approximately $ This includes the cost of advertising the PIPE program, acquisition and assembling handouts, website updates and the SEO s and Township Engineers fees for attendance at public meeting. This PIPE program will encourage and hopefully motivate residents to properly maintain their on-lot systems. This program will be subject to future review implementation. A Sewage Management Plan will be implemented as one of the provisions in the OLDS Ordinance. The Township accepts the responsibility for administration of a program to maintain and inspect on-lot systems within the Township. The Sewage Management Plan Maintenance will require periodic maintenance and inspection of on-lot systems. This Plan requires the individual OLDS owners to be responsible for the scheduling and the cost associated with inspecting the system, pumping the septic tank at routine intervals and making any required repairs or system replacement. Given that there are no public sewers in the Township and that every property in the Township with an on-lot disposal system that will need be pumped and inspected with a limited number of personnel to perform these inspections a five year cycle was selected. Through this Program the Township hopes to reduce the frequency of system

24 malfunction or failure and over time eliminate the currently malfunctioning and/or failed systems by repair, rehabilitation or replacement of the system. A key component of any plan is its schedule. The schedule of implementation of this Plan will be as follows: The following is the schedule implementation: October 17, Planning Commission meeting to discuss Act 537 Plan update and On-Lot Disposal System Ordinance (OLDS) o 537 Plan content o On-Lot Disposal System Ordinance content o Approval time line and implementation schedule o Recommendations to the Board of Supervisors October 24, Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss Act 537 Plan update and On-Lot Disposal System Ordinance (OLDS) o 537 Plan content o On-Lot Disposal System Ordinance content o Approval time line and implementation schedule o Authorization to proceed with public notice and submission to planning agencies October 26, Advertise for 30 day public comment period. Public comment period to commence Monday, October 29, October 26, Submit Act 537 Plan to County and Township planning agencies for 60 review and comment period. Planning agency review and comment period to commence Monday, October 29, November 28, Planning Commission Meeting - Recommendation to adopt and implement the On-Lot Sewage Disposal Ordinance November 28, Board of Supervisors Meeting - Adopt and implement the On-Lot Sewage Disposal Ordinance November the Board of Supervisors to consider approval of the funds for the PIPE program. December 28, End 60 day agency review and comment period. January 16, Planning Commission Meeting, resolve any remaining issue or actions January 23, Board of Supervisors Meeting, Resolution Final Approval January 24, 2013 Submission to Act 537 Plan to PADEP Upon approval of the 537 Plan, the Township officials will continue record keeping of sanitary sewage malfunction and failure occurrences.

25 January 1, 2013 following approval of the 537 Plan make handouts available at the Township Building. On or about February 1, contact the SEO (Township Engineer optional) to confirm the date and time of the Special Meeting. During the month of June hold a question and answer session at regular monthly Board of Supervisors meeting or schedule a special meeting to allow public to meet SEO (attendance of Township Engineer optional) and ask questions concerning on-lot systems and the Plan. June 2013 June 2018 Repeat question and answer sessions. During the fifth year of the PIPE Program enlist the services of a Professional Engineer to review the success of the program and make recommendation on how to continue the PIPE Program. January Sewage Management Plan - Implement On-Lot Disposal System Inspection and Maintenance Program.

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34 The notice can be published in the Upper Dauphin Sentinel. The notice must include the following: 30-day Notice and Comment Period Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan and On-Lot Sewage Disposal Ordinance for Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Lykens Township has prepared an Act 537 Plan to address the sewage disposal needs within the Township. The Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan for Lykens Township recommends approval of an On-Lot Sewage Disposal Ordinance that includes: a. A Public Information and Education Program that provides public education to encourage proper operation and maintenance of on-lot sewage disposal systems. b. A Sewage Management Plan for on-lot sewage disposal systems that requires routine system maintenance. A 30-day review and comment period will begin on October 31, The Plan can be reviewed at 2073 East Middle Road, Lykens, PA on Wednesdays between 2pm and 4pm or online at Comments must be received by November 30, 2012 and must be made in writing and mailed to: Lykens Township Board of Supervisors C/O Jean M. Deppen, Secy Luxemburg Road Lykens, PA 17048

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